It is with great sadness in our hearts that the family announces the passing of Edward Allan Maurice Vredegoor from December 4th 1985- September 20th 2023.

Edward will be dearly missed for his charismatic and happy go lucky personality. He was always readily available to lend a helping hand . Edward is survived by his only son Kingstyn. His mother Theresia Vredegoor. His siblings Rene, Greta (Darren), Sandra, Anthony (Amanda), Hendrina (Gordie) and Martin (Trish), along with all his nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. Edward was predeceased by his father Marinus and sister Ruth.

A celebration of Life will be held October 6th, 2023 at 1:00pm at the Jubilee Hall in Wabamun Alberta, with a light luncheon to follow service.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Pay Forward Kindness.

Following a lengthy battle with cancer, Janice Elizabeth Johnson, of Sherwood Park, AB and formerly Regina, SK, passed away on September 13, 2023 at the age of 85 years, surrounded by her family in her home.

Janice was born on July 23, 1938 in Earl Grey, Saskatchewan and spent her childhood on the farm with her dog and her horse. After graduating, she moved to the big city of Regina where she worked for the Saskatchewan Government, when she met her dashing husband, James Frederick Johnson. They were married in Regina July 18, 1964, and had two children, Karla and Glen before moving to Sherwood Park in 1978. Janice was an active volunteer in the community working with friends in the Girl Guides of Canada, Victim Services, Festival Place, Pipefitters Union 488 and many other local events. Her home was adorned with petit point pictures she stitched herself and shows her love of flowers. Jim and Janice both spent many an afternoon or evening at the local bowling alley with friends and she was able to bowl up until the last few months of her life. She is predeceased by her parents Anna (Christoph) and Karl Mischpeter and leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Jim Johnson; two children Karla (Peter) Le Cheminant of Airdrie, Alberta and Glen (Doris) Johnson of Carmacks, Yukon; eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; her sister, Barbara Schick, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be held on October 14th, 2023 at 1:00 pm, at St. John’s Lutheran Church – Ardrossan (52233 Range Road 221. Sherwood Park, AB. T8E 1C9), Pastor Gary Braeuer will be officiating the service. Private family internment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.

It is with sadness and gratitude that the family of John Donald Scott announces his passing on July 1, 2023, age 95 years, after a long life of engineering and adventure.

Don is survived by his two children, Ivy and Mark, his two grandchildren, Jacob and Jenna, and his wife of 22 years, Mary-Lou Hogg. He was predeceased by his parents, Oswald Arthur and Adeline Emily (nee Williamson) Scott, as well as his sister Mary Patricia Down and brother Terrance Lee Scott.

Don was born February 11, 1928 in Transcona, Manitoba, now part of Winnipeg. He spent his childhood playing outdoors with his friends and managing his paper routes.

After graduation from highschool, Don worked for a seismic/survey company, starting as a chainman, with projects mainly in southern Alberta. He realized that he was interested in the engineering part of this business and set his sights on obtaining a civil engineering degree. He graduated from Civil Engineering at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario in 1954, and worked for a number of years with an engineering firm before returning to study for his Masters and PhD at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the field of geotechnical engineering. He then embarked on an academic career as a professor of civil engineering at the University of Ottawa, University of Kitchener Waterloo and finally at the University of Alberta, where his focus of research became tailings in the oilsands industry. Forced to retire from U of A at age 65 years in 1993, Don was happy to forgo the teaching commitments of being an active professor and became committed to mentoring masters and PhD students in the field of geotechnical engineering, and maintaining his interest in research projects related to tailings as a professor emeritus. He very much enjoyed these years, keeping current with the field of geotechnical engineering, “keeping his fingers on the pulse”, as he called it, and he remained active in this capacity well into his 80s.

Don had a keen interest in the sport of orienteering, a navigational sport using a map and compass to navigate from point to point, a type of treasure hunt, you could say. Don enjoyed the challenges of this sport, both mental and physical, and his fierce competitive spirit in the sport helped him win many medals at the local, provincial and national levels in his age categories. Don enjoyed orienteering locally, across Canada and internationally, the challenge mainly being the varied terrain one would encounter in these different regions. He and Mary-Lou enjoyed many adventures together traveling to many destinations worldwide and always with an orienteering component included.

Don was an active man to about age 88, when medical conditions began to affect his physical strength and endurance. The isolating restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020 to 2022 probably added to some mental decline and Don moved into care late February 2023, shortly after celebrating his 95th birthday at home with family.

A Celebration of Life to remember Don will be held at the University Club of the UofA (formerly the Faculty Club) on Friday, October 13 from 2-4pm. The location is 11435 Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton, Alberta.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your charity of choice.

Adrienne Georgette Langen, passed away suddenly on September 11, 2023 at the age of 51.

She is survived by a loving husband Mike Falls, two children Randall and Mitchell and one grandchild Juniper. Parents Gerinne and Gerald(Jerry), two siblings Gerald and Valerie as well as countless family and friends.

Adrienne grew up in Calgary, Alberta, where she attended James Fowler High School. She was living in Ryley, AB at her time of passing. Adrienne may have had some struggles but lived life to the fullest. She made everyone who knew her smile and laugh with the stories she shared. She always helped people see the beauty in themselves and loved fiercely. You will be missed.

September 19, 1943 – June 18, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce that on June 18, 2023, Earl Jerome Tchida, 79, of Sherwood Park, AB, passed away peacefully.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Joan of 61 years; daughters Sandy, Laurie (Joe), Debbie, and Cathy (Mike); grandchildren Kayla (Mike), Kyle (Jessica), Alexandra, Madison, Keelan, and MacKenzie; and great-granddaughters Thiea, Aurelia ,and Emma; along with many close extended family.

Earl resided in Sherwood Park for 54 years with family close by. Earl enjoyed many
outdoor activities including camping and fishing with family and friends. Earl loved
curling, both in men’s teams and also with mixed teams with Joan by his side. Earl had a passion for animals on the family acreage and loved his many dogs, especially Mickey, who was by Earl’s side for his last 13 years.

A private family celebration will be held at Glenwood Funeral Home & Cemetery, September 19, 2023 at 2:00 pm.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Arnold.

Kevin was born on January 24, 1957 in London, Ontario. He moved to Alberta where he started a family. Kevin had 3 children whom he loved dearly. Kevin passed away in his own home at the age of 66.

Kevin was a kind man. He was a hard worker and a great listener. He was a good friend and a great father.

Kevin will be lovingly remembered by his children Shawn, Kyle, and Michael; his twin
sister Karen; and many other family and friends.

A Celebration of Kevin’s life will be held on October 15, 2023 between 12 pm and 3 pm @ Forest Terrace Heights Community Hall located at 10150 – 80 Street NW Edmonton.

Please join us to share your thoughts and stories. A light lunch will be served.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Doug Klarenbach (Cousins) at 64 years of age in Sherwood Park, on September 7th, 2023.

Doug was born in Saskatoon, SK on November 25th, 1958. He moved to Sherwood Park in 1971. Doug was a caring son, brother, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, nephew, co-worker, and friend. He was quiet, yet fiercely
protective of his family, especially when it came to his sisters’ potential suitors. He loved the outdoors, golfing, hunting, and passing on those (and many more) skills to his
nephews. He was always willing to help anyone, and his landscaping and carpentry skills were utilized and appreciated by many.

Doug is survived by his mother, Gloria, and his siblings, Pam (Gary) Pilz, Karen Wells, Darilynne Klarenbach (John), Darci Klarenbach (son Ashton), Lori Klarenbach (Dale), and Dustin Klarenbach, along with Carmen Toker (best friend), many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father and youngest brother, Joel.

A service in Loving Memory of Doug will be held on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. at Whitecroft Community Hall, #314 – 52313 Range Road 232, in Sherwood Park.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your charity of choice.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing, of our beloved Shaun.

Shaun will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Irma Belton, his brother, Robert Martel, his son Justin Martel, his step son Don Stevens, the mother of his sons Erin Stevens; and many extended family members and friends.

Shaun made a beautiful life and home in Edmonton, Alberta. Shaun was a very talented hard worker. He achieved his journeyman certifications in both welding and heavy duty mechanics and he worked in the trades for many years with his last employment with Trimac.

Shaun will always be remembered for his big beautiful smile, his infectious laughter,
humour, smarts and wit, his passion for work, restoration projects, boating,
snowmobiling, biking, love for his dogs and animals, music, dancing, concerts and singing but most of all he will be remembered for his compassion and his big loving heart for his family and friends. He will be missed dearly never forgotten and will remain forever in our hearts.

Rest in Peace “OUR BIG DADDY”

Family Tree

A limb has fallen
from the the family tree.
I keep hearing a voice that says,
“Grieve not for me.”

Remember the best times,
the laughter, the song.
The good life I lived while I was strong.

Continue my heritage,
I’m counting on you.
Keep smiling and surely
the sun will shine through.

My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.
Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.

Continue traditions, no matter how small.
Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls.

I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.
Until the day comes
We’re together again.

October 02, 1942 – September 06, 2023

Ray Branchflower passed away quietly at the University of Alberta Hospital on the morning of September 06, 2023 at 80 years of age.

Survived by three children, Ray was a lover of all animals, with a soft heart for adopting cats and dogs in need.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to please consider a donation to the SPCA, in Ray’s honour.

Holding to Ray’s final wishes, there will no service held.

We are saddened to announce the passing of Shirley Ann Kopp, after a brave battle with cancer. She was predeceased recently by her dear friend Sharon Bunnin (Sherwood Park AB), Parents Henry and Dorothy Kopp (Bekolay) of Turtle Lake SK, numerous aunts and uncles on both sides of her family. Survived by Uncle Clarence and Marilyn Bekolay (Edmonton AB) and Aunt Patricia Bekolay (St Albert AB)

Surviving are her brothers and sister, Gordon and Karen Kopp (Turtle Lake SK), Calvin Kopp (Holbein SK), Marilyn Kopp and friend Ken (Viking AB), Curtis Kopp (Turtle Lake SK). Nephews Todd and Brenda Kopp (Brandon and Carter) Saskatoon SK) Craig Kopp (Aiden)(Prince Albert SK), Shawn Kopp and friend Karen (Calgary AB), Scott Fraser (Cumberland BC), Andrew and Danielle Fraser (Bonnie and Cameron)(Calgary AB). Nieces Nicole Kopp Hendry and Shawn Hendry (Skyler and friend Robyn)(Calgary AB), Christina Fraser and friend Trevor Cox (Toronto ON), Samantha and Robson Cameron (Mason)(Red Deer AB)

Shirley was and will always be remembered as a kind, honest, loving, and giving person. She made the world a better place for a all that knew her. Shirley was truly admired and walked her own path; she included anyone who wanted to walk beside her, sharing her laughter and her passions with kindness and of authenticity. The odd joke arrived at
unexacting times as well. Shirley loved nature and photography and was never far from her paint brushes. She captured all images in her own way and put them to canvas.

Shirley received her education from the Livelong Elementary School and Turtleford High. She pursued her own multiple paths in horticulture, as a Painter, Writer, (Published and Illustrated her own book- “Jenny Wren, The Special Thank You”) Curled, Swam, Golfed, Skated in boys skates ONLY, Skied downhill and cross-country, just an all round athlete. Unfortunately, her Pet Peeve was she grew up in the age when girls were not allowed to participate in “boys” sports as they can now. Shirley was a bone marrow donor and
volunteer at CanSurmount in honour of her mother, saving the life of another.

Shirley had special bonds with many of her friends and was very appreciative of all the visits, caring, and meals delivered the past few months. Helen Loehr, just a special angel, was Shirley’s go to person when her sister was not present; they shared a special bond. Other special moments in Shirley’s life were filled with time spent at her cabin at Turtle Lake where she grew up, cheering on the Edmonton Oilers, pet sitting and walking her friends and families dogs, and she taught many budgies to talk. She attended all family events for her brothers, and sister and their families – soccer matches, curling bonspiels, hockey tournaments, baseball games, live theatre, tap, jazz, cheerleading, and gymnastic events, graduations, birthday parties and weddings.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Glen Allen Recreation Complex, 199 Georgian Way, Sherwood Park, upstairs where she curled. On September 23rd, 2023 at 10:00 AM. At the family’s request, please do not send flowers.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Shirley’s Memory will be gratefully accepted to Capital Care Strathcona (Harvest House Recreation Fund) #2 Bower Dr. Baseline Rd, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 1V4 or any charity of your choosing. IE: SPCA, Cancer, Abused Women.